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A18 LXJ

2013 BMW 3 Series

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

161,023 mi
Last recorded161,023 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 3 Series73,885 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 LXJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 161,023 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 147,629 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 134,451 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 124,655 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 122,746 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2021 122,746 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 109,039 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 109,039 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 75,179 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 61,800 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 55,197 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 46,056 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 46,056 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nail in osf tyre

How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?

Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
6,672
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,004,285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 485,475
Brake pipe excessively corroded 323,327
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 253,205
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 185,099
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 182,360
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A18 LXJ is a 2013 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2013 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 73,885 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 3 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 485,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A18 LXJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 3 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 13 years old, this BMW 3 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A18 LXJ registered?

A18 LXJ is a 2013 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 23 September 2013.

Is A18 LXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for A18 LXJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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